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Starling Bank VS MultiPass: Business Banking Review & Fee Comparison


By: Ian Wright | Last Updated: May 22, 2025

Is Starling Bank or MultiPass better for your small business?



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Below we look at both Starling Bank and MultiPass reviews on Trustpilot along with their App reviews from Apple and Google.

We then look at typical fees, business savings rates, foreign currency options and a whole bunch of other account features to help you make up your mind.

Starling Bank Homepage
Starling Bank Homepage


MultiPass Homepage
MultiPass Homepage
 

Starling Bank vs MultiPass Trustpilot Reviews

Starling BankMultiPass
Trustpilot Review Score (out of 5)4.34.5
Percent 5-Star Reviews76%81%
Percent 1- Star Reviews11%12%
Total Number of Reviews38,86974
Sources:
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/starlingbank.com
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/multipass.co

Starling Bank vs MultiPass App Reviews

Starling BankMultiPass
iPhone Review Score (out of 5)4.9No Rating
Number of iPhone Reviews477,500No Reviews
Android Review Score (out of 5)4.5No Rating
Number of Android Reviews114,000No Reviews
Sources:
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/starling-bank-mobile-banking/id956806430
https://www.apple.com/uk/app-store/

Starling Bank vs MultiPass Account Fees & Charges

Starling BankMultiPass
Free Business Bank AccountYesNo
Free Business Account Term LengthNo LimitNA
Cheapest Monthly Account FeeNo£29
Most Expensive Monthly Account FeeNo£250
Electronic Payment Cost (in/out)FreeFree + 50p
Cash Payments Cost (in/out)0.70%Free / £1 per £100
Cheques (in/out)FreeFree
CHAPS Payments Cost£20£18
SEPA Payments CostNo€1

Starling Bank vs MultiPass Business Savings Rates

Starling BankMultiPass
Types of Business Savings AccountsNoneNone
Lowest Savings Rate (AER)NANA
Maximum Savings Rate (AER)NANA
Minimum Savings AmountNoNA
Interest Paid On Foreign CurrenciesYesYes
 

Starling Bank vs MultiPass Account Opening Times

Starling BankMultiPass
Can You Apply Online?YesYes
How Long Does Opening An
Account Typically Take?
1 to 5 Working days10 minutes
Do They Check Your Credit?YesYes
Current Account Switch ServiceYesNo

Starling Bank vs MultiPass Features & Account Types

Starling Bank Account Types
Starling Bank Features & Account Types


MultiPass Account Types
MultiPass Features & Account Types


Starling BankMultiPass
Business Current AccountYesYes
Business Savings AccountYesNo
Business Credit CardNoNo
Business OverdraftYesNo
Accounts For StartupsYesYes
Accounts For CharitiesYesNo
Accounts For Sole TradersYesYes
Joint Business Accounts AvailableYesNo
Card TypeMastercardMastercard
Online BankingYesYes
Mobile BankingYesNo
In Person/Branch BankingYesNo
Branch LocationsNone, but can use post office locations for some servicesNone, online only

Starling Bank vs MultiPass Customer Support Options

Starling BankMultiPass
Phone Support AvailableYesYes
Email Support AvailableYesYes
App Based Support YesNo
Web Based SupportYesYes
In person Customer SupportYesNo

Starling Bank vs MultiPass Foreign Currency Accounts

Starling BankMultiPass
US Dollar (USD) Bank AccountsYesYes
Euro (EUR) Bank AccountsYesYes
Other Currencies Available:
  • CAD (Canadian Dollar)
  • AZN
  • BRL
  • BYN
  • BGN
  • HRK
  • HUF
  • ILS
  • INR
  • KZT
  • KRW
  • LAK
  • LTL
  • MXN
  • MYR
  • NOK
  • PHP
  • PLN
  • RON
  • RUB
  • SEK
  • SGD
  • THB
  • TRY
  • UAH
  • VND
  • ZAR

Other Business Services From Starling Bank and MultiPass

Starling Bank Account Types
Other Starling Bank Services


MultiPass Account Types
Other MultiPass Services


Starling BankMultiPass
Business LoansYesNo
Commercial MortgagesNoNo
Invoice FinancingNoNo
International PaymentsYesYes
Merchant Payment ServicesYesYes
Card MachinesYesNo
Free Accounting SoftwareNoNo

Starling Bank vs MultiPass Banking Basics

Starling BankMultiPass
Bank TypeChallengerChallenger
FSCS ProtectionYes, up to £85,000No
FCA Number730166900840
WebsiteStarling Bank WebsiteMultiPass Website

Common Comparison Questions

Does Starling Bank or MultiPass have better customer reviews?

Starling Bank scores 4.3 out of 5 based 38,869 Trustpilot reviews. Of these reviews 76% are 5-star and 11% are 1-star.

Whereas, MultiPass scores 4.5 out of 5 based 74 Trustpilot reviews. Of which 81% are 5-star and 12% are 1-star.

Does Starling Bank or MultiPass have a better App?

Starling Bank’s iPhone App is rated 4.9 out of 5 based on 477,500 reviews. And it’s Android App is rated 4.5 out of 5 based on 114,000 reviews.

In comparison, MultiPass’s iPhone App is rated No Rating out of 5 based on No Reviews reviews. And it’s Android App is rated No Rating out of 5 based on No Reviews reviews.

Does Starling Bank or MultiPass have better business savings rates?

Starling Bank offers the following types of business savings accounts: None with interest rates ranging from NA to NA. (AER)

In contrast, MultiPass offers None accounts with interest rates ranging from NA to NA (AER).

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